Vignettes of the World
The Stories of Food
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the 1980s steakhouse Anna Restaurant stands at the core of Hong Kong’s collective memory. That is, at least, for my generation of Hong Kong people. In those times, what was considered a proper steak was served on …
Common tourists don’t really go to Macau for its history or heritage. They go to Macau for shopping, shows, gambling and other kinds of fun. They also certainly go to Macau for its food. Perhaps then this entry will appeal to the common interest. This …
There are a few kinds of local Hong Kong food that are the ultimate comfort foods for me. Beef brisket noodles are one. I have previously written about Sister Wah’s noodles in Tin Hau. Victory Beef Balls （Shing Lee Beef Balls) in Yuen Long is …
One reason why I found Long Beach to be exceedingly welcoming is that it offers a wide variety of food in all colors of the spectrum. From daily Asian to food truck Mexican, from all-American steak to a cozy brunch, there are a ton of …
On this day I spent most of the day walking the heritage trail of UNESCO-designated historic Macau. From the HZMB Macau Port, I arrived at Sei Kee Café, hoping to get the famous pork chop buns at the restaurant. However, I learned that this …
As compared to the western shore of Nanao, the eastern segment comes with significantly less choices when it concerns food. We had meals both in the eastern and the western shores, and here’s a list of food recommendations. The order does not reflect a ranking. …
Xingping had a beginning as a fishing village more than 1,700 years ago during the Ming dynasty. Both the former President Sun Yatsen and U.S. President Clinton have visited Xingping, therefore it has earned a good name as “president fishing village.” The old houses of …
Our experience with the food of Yangshuo was noteworthy. There were a few memorable meals across all budget categories. I will discuss the restaurants briefly below. The order is not a ranking. Xitang Riverside Restaurant Restaurant Location Comment Recommendation Xitang Riverside Restaurant (喜糖爱吃鱼江景餐厅西街江景店) 广西壮族自治区桂林市阳朔县抗战路富安码头喜糖民宿一楼(碧莲江景酒店隔壁) Xitang …
I set out for the Flying Eagle Restaurant in Sham Shui Po after a round of bargain hunting in this area. As an aged neighborhood in Kowloon, Sham Shui Po has a history little known to most Hong Kong people. It does not come under …
In Chinese, lingzhi, the Ganoderma Lucidum is a type of mushroom that is grown on rotten wood. Also known as reishi in Japan, it is a medicinal herb widely used in the traditional medicine of Asia. In China, it is much sought-after and it is …